Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
Ahi tuna steaks cooked in this wonderfully straightforward manner would make any restaurant envious. Serve with your preferred dipping sauce, such as soy sauce.
You don’t have to go to a pricey seafood establishment to satisfy your craving for ahi tuna steak. Instead, try this highly-rated ahi tuna steak dish that can be prepared in just seven minutes; this is not a joke.
My Own Recipe for Ahi Tuna Steak
I discovered these wonderful ahi tuna steaks at Whole Foods, which were inspired by a recipe for seared ahi in the South Beach Diet Cookbook. I created my own marinade using tamari, sesame oil, and ginger in order to give the ahi tuna steaks a more Asian flavor than the South Beach recipe called for.
Purchase of Ahi Tuna
Bigeye tuna and yellowfin tuna are the two varieties of ahi tuna available for purchase. While yellowfin has a milder flavor, bigeye frequently has a buttery aftertaste. For this recipe, either variety of ahi tuna can be used.
If you intend to consume raw tuna, you should always purchase sashimi-grade or sushi-grade tuna. This indicates that it is okay to consume raw according to the fish market.
Ingredients
- Peppercorns, whole, 1 teaspoon
- 2 ahi tuna steaks, each 5 ounces.
- 1 kosher salt tsp.
- Cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
- 12 teaspoon butter
- Olive oil, two tablespoons
Making Ahi Tuna Steak
The fact that ahi tuna steaks are served rare or medium-rare makes them incredibly simple to prepare; only a minute or so of light searing is required for each side.
Since ahi tuna has a mild flavor, seasoning it before cooking is important. In addition to searing the tuna steaks in a skillet with butter, olive oil, and whole peppercorns, this recipe also season them with salt and cayenne pepper. Ahi tuna steaks could also be seasoned with a straightforward sauce (such as teriyaki sauce, orange sauce, or soy sauce).
How to Prepare Ahi Tuna Steaks
Ahi tuna steaks can be baked or air-fried, but the finest way to prepare them is in a skillet on the stove. They can also be seared on the grill.
1. Skillet
The best way to prepare ahi tuna steaks is in a skillet because it will sear the steaks just enough to keep the center uncooked and develop a crispy crust on the outside. Depending on the degree of doneness you desire, sear the steaks in a pan with butter, olive oil, and peppercorns for 30 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side.